allows notecard for essay exams, goes over questions for exams in class. Enough sense of humor to keep interest, but still able to teach what he is supposed to. Stays on schedule. Looks like Conan O'Brian.

Great teacher! A hard grader, but allows you to use notecards for test, which are all essay tests! Once you get the hang of his way of grading you will be fine. Does not take attendance because the class is huge, but if you miss class you will miss a lot

He is very challenging, but that pushed to want to get an A. Great lectures. I learned a lot.

is not an easy professor, but you will definitely learn, he's very helpful and makes every effort to ensure the students grasp the ideas...the best lecturer I have ever had

Good teacher...keeps class interesting and allows notecard front/back on test w/ anything you want on it. Also allows students to pick ?'s for tests. Very nice and understanding guy.

He gets a lot of material from the book so you don't always have to go to class as long as u get the assingments, but hes fun and interesting. The tests are easy and you get to make the essay questions and u know them before hand, its a good class.

yes it is true that he will make up the test questions with you but do be alarmed that his TA's grade the essays and they grade hella hard. so make sure you know your stuff before going in. but overall you should do fine if you read the book.

Class could be hard but he gives lots of notes and lets students pick out test questions. He will allow you to have a notecard for the tests but you have to ask him about it. He won't bring it up himself. Let us have a 4 by 5 card for final.

He's the best prof at UNCW! Go to class and take notes then write your essay on your notecard before exam day and the class is easy street! Write your essays then take them to the TA's before the exams for tips!!!

Explains things in a lot of detail. Good sense of humor. Easy to talk to.

HOT! i hate history and loved this class

Best professor at UNCW! I was not at all interested in history and after his class I wanted to take more history classes. If you GO TO CLASS AND TAKE GOOD NOTES, there is no need to read the textbook. He is ssoo awesome!

Very helpful and very clear about information. Great lecturer and humorous. Allows students to decide what essay question to be on test. Allows 3x5 card also for tests. If you attend class and take good notes you will not have to read. No attendence policy. But attend class unless u want to read.

very fair, great lectures, I love history now, definitly take this class and go to it!

never went to class, got an A, get someone else in your class to pick up 2 copies of handouts.

He is an awesome teacher! He knows how to make the lectures interesting and doesn't make you do alot of tedious work. Homework assignments are extremely simple, as long as you read, go to class and take notes you will do fine! Best history teacher I've ever had!

Willing to help athletes a little extra if you show him you're interested. No attendance, notecards for tests, 2 T.A's to help you... Lectures are super boring though so bring your laptop so you can talk online!

I would highly reccommend him. The TA's also help out and someone is always there if you have any questions.

The class lectures are very boring, but he knows so much about the subject that you can't help to be amazed! Homework assignments are easy! Make sure to attend as much class as possible to get some great notes that will help you on tests. He is very enthusiastic about the subject he teaches!

Can be a hard class, tough grading. just take advantage of his helpfullness and take good notes (go to class) and you will do fine.

he's awesome! He'll help and make sure to use your notecards he allows during exams!

If you dont go to class every time, you will not get an A. Be prepared to write the whole time in class. He grades the essay tests super hard. Making an A is near impossible. Book report is much easier. Nice guy, but wayy too hard for a 101 class

Made it very easy to do well in the class. Was also enthusiastic about the subject

this man knows what he's talkin about. i'd recommend taking him. tests are pretty tough so you've gotta go to class and take good notes

Absolutely loved him, he is so helpful class is easy he gives you the test questions before the test, so if you do poorly its your own fault, definitly take him!

GREAT TEACHER - SUPER PERSONALITY of you get to know him. VERY VERY SMART.

This man is brilliant, he's helpful and he expects you to do your best...and he's hot so thats a plus.

He's very animated and there's no way you can become bored in any of his History classes. He loves to talk about the whole "blood and guts" aspect of history and isn't afraid to make things interesting!

I HATED history before taking this course, and it is my favorite class this semester. His tests are usually in essay format, but he tells you the questions before the test, so all you have to do is prepare. Attendance is pretty mandatory, but the class is very interesting.

HES good, test are easy if u prepare

I don't know what everyone is complaining about. The tests are all essay, but you get to bring a 3X5 notecard to every exam. So, if you pre-write your essay with the help of your book, you can shrink it onto the notecard and just copy it from your notecard to your blue book. Spaulding knows his stuff; he's tough, but it's college! Get used to it!

Here's a few tips if you take Spaulding, the most brilliant man I've ever met...when it comes to history, at least: TAKE NOTES, LISTEN, READ. Yes, his essays are tough and long. But he lets you come and see him to correct it as many times as you want. He did so with me, and he was extremely helpful and nice. I absolutely loved his class. A-.

A very intelligent and interesting professor who is well-read and engaging. His only flaw is that he has a tendency towards arrogance and can seem dismissive towards even highly intelligent students. Remember that its usually the newly minted rookies that are the arrogant professors. The most brilliant have nothing to prove and are usually humble.

I dont know why there are a bunch of babies on here. I think that this professor knew his stuff, yeah he challenges you, but getting an A is possible. I got an A an I had a huge work-load that semester. He seems truly interested in his subject and wants you to be too! QUADRUPLE THUMBS UP!!!

It wasnt the most exciting class to go to, but you knew that he loved what he does and that made me feel better. i thought this class was going to be one of my lowest grades but in the end i got an a-. you use notecards and what he wants on essays is clearly stated, and i hate essays. hes extremely nice!!

Professor Spaulding's class was probably my favorite class this semester. He uses outlines and teaches the parts he feels is not covered in the book. He also instructs you to read the text book to fill in what he left out. Test are pretty easy essay prompts. Best thing to do is Read the BOOK, Do the MAPS and Study the notes! Easy A.

I really enjoyed going to this class, Spaulding is a great lecturer. He makes the material interesting, he clearly states exactly what you need to do for the exams (which are all in class essays but you can write them before hand). He wants people to do well so if you make it apparent that you are trying, there is no way you can't get an A.

He's really passionate about the subject, which makes class a little bit easier at 8 a.m. Extremely clear on what he wants for essay tests, very helpful. Overall great professor-I find the material in this class extremely boring, but he makes it bearable because of his passion and just by being a super nice guy.

Professor Spaulding was by far one of my favorite History professors at UNCW. He is very passionate about what he teaches, and manages to throw in some humor in here and there to make otherwise dry material more interesting. He assigns 5 map assignments, a book report, and three tests (which are only one or two essay questions each.) Highly liked!

He is a fair grader. He gave us a really hard syllabus at the beginning of the semester, but didn't follow it after realizing how hard it was. Studied for the two tests we had the day before and got a B+ on the first and A+ on the second. You only read things that will be required on essays. He's awesome & supes friendly!

Is extremely passionate and knowledgable about what he teaches making paying attention in class easier. Never took attendance and hardly required feedback during class but really easy to start an open discussion that is student initiated. Only homework is the exams, the more you study, the better you will do. Would choose again in future.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this class, but it turned out to be more difficult than I originally expected. The reading assignments were time consuming and the tests were difficult in what was expected of them. Attend the lectures, take great notes, and at least skim through the book. He tells you what he wants on the tests, so listen.

Professor Spaulding is a great professor!! His classes are lecture heavy, but he makes them interesting and never boring. No phones on in class. Provides notes at beginning of every class. Map assignments where you literally color and dot different locations. 3 main essays, with clear expectations. Very approachable and easy to talk to!!

This is an introductory class surprisingly (harsh grader), and consists of map assignments & 4 big tests that are essays. Just b/c you are good at writing papers will not make this an easy A.. SO IMPORTANT to take good notes, attend class, and make sure to go to his or TAs office hours. Introduce yourself too. Do this & you will get a good grade.

This guy is very passionate about his course, I truly do enjoy his lectures and have learned a lot from him. He is also one of the hardest graders I have ever experienced. I would consider myself a good writer but got a C on my first paper. I love the guy though much respect for him. If you do end up having to take him dont worry its not that bad.

Let me start by saying that professor Spaulding is a fantastic teacher. He is extremely passionate when it comes to teaching; however, that does not elude the fact that he grades papers in this class with extreme precision. I would make sure to go to class and take excellent notes. TIP: When writing your Essays, make sure to answer precisely.

Yes, it's a hard class. And yes, if you are not a fan of history you may not like the class. But if you want a challenge, are interested in history, and want a passionate teacher who knows his stuff, this is the class to take.

Professor Spaulding wasn't amazing but he was a pretty good professor. His class was ALL lecture which I don't mind and you actually use the textbook which is nice. He's focused on the class and doesn't go off the subject. Homework is minimal and the essays are very simple. He doesn't allow electronics so all notes are taken by hand.

He is VERY lecture heavy and talks quick so be prepared to write shorthand or very fast. He knows what he's talking about though and while at first seems unapproachable he genuinely wants his students to do well. Best of luck on your TA's though, he has them assist with grading your assignments and some try to be more strict & expect more than him.

Dr. Spaulding is a fine choice for this course. I took this class during COVID so it was online with scheduled class meetings two times each week. You will have to use the textbook for your three essays. The homework he gives out is really easy but make sure you cite. The TAs will do most of the grading and get them to look over your essays.

There aren't many assignments throughout the semester, it's the 3 papers that will hurt your grade. You have to cite the lectures (so take notes) and cite the textbook for the papers. As long as you spend a couple of days trying to understand the prompt and write the papers, you should be able to get a B in this class.

Recommend! Weekly homework of 4 questions from a reading. If you follow the rubric it's an easy A. Three papers throughout the semester that are graded tough but if you go to office hours you'll make a great grade. Attendance not mandatory but lectures help with papers and it's the only place that you'll get the requirements/topics for the papers.

Great professor. Great to learn from. Super super hard grader, maybe a little too harsh for a 100 level class

Dr. Spaulding is really knowledgeable in the subject matter. He cares about his students and is always willing to help if you make the effort to reach out. He is strict about technology and doesn't allow devices in his classroom. Essays are difficult but he makes it clear what he is expecting. Overall I learned a lot and enjoyed this class!

Professor Spaulding gets a bad rep. He is tough but he is very genuine and caring. You can tell he really lives history. He will never answer your email though, but he will address your email when you see him in person. Overall I think he is unique but he cares for his students and wants you to succeed. I would take him again!

Spaulding is a good professor and is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about what he is teaching. He only lectures, theres no slides to go along with it so you have to actually pay attention and show up to class. Theres about 5 map assignments, 6 reading assignments and 3 essays a semester. He gives feedback on essays on what to work on.

This is definitely a difficult course, but Dr. Spaulding is excellent at keeping it stimulating. He gives feedback and offers assistance when anything doesn't make sense. He does assign difficult work and grades with a fine tooth comb but overall is fair.

He is strict with phones; no computers allowed for notes. He is very passionate about the class and makes expectations clear. Assignments every week-ish, easy map assignment to boost your grade, 3 Course essays. He isn't as bad as the ratings make him out to be, as long as you pay attention and are a decent essay writer you should be fine.